STATUS ORDER (Including Case Management Order No. 13) (this document pertains to all cases); the June status conference will be held, as previously scheduled, on Thursday, 6/2/2005, at 4:30 p.m. The Court confirms its bench order requiring counsel for plaintiff and counsel for defendant in 05cv2998 to each pay the Special Master $275 for the time he spent reviewing their problematic papers on a motion that was then withdrawn only 2 days before the scheduled oral argument... The Court stays all proceedings in the MDL cases until the June status conference to permit counsel to devote their full attention to mediation during that period, pursuant to the Court's separate order appointing Professor Eric Green of the Boston University School of Law as mediator...Since plaintiff in the putative class action Barr v. Twinlab Corp. has not reactivated her motion for relief from the automatic stay, the Court will decide the motion by no later than 6/6/2005... The 3 pending motions (Defendant Market America's motion for judgment on the pleadings, plaintiff's motion for leave to file a third amended complaint, and co-defendant Chemins' motion to dismiss on limitation grounds) in 05cv1018, on which the Court held argument on 5/5/2005, are denied... Item 5 on page 2 of this Court's Order dated 3/22/2005, as previously amended by Case management Order No. 12, regarding withdrawal of the automatic reference to bankruptcy court of specified matters in the TL bankruptcy, is further amended as set forth in this Order. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/10/2005) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR,1:03-cv-09169-JSR,1:03-cv-09260-JSR,1:03-cv-09262-JSR,1:03-cv-09263-JSR, 1:03-cv-09265-JSR,1:03-cv-09266-JSR,1:03-cv-09267-JSR,1:03-cv-09268-JSR,1:03-cv-09269-JSR, 1:03-cv-09270-JSR,1:03-cv-09271-JSR,1:03-cv-09272-JSR,1:03-cv-09273-JSR,1:03-cv-09274-JSR, 1:03-cv-09275-JSR,1:03-cv-09276-JSR,1:03-cv-09278-JSR,1:03-cv-09282-JSR,1:03-cv-09283-JSR, 1:03-cv-09284-JSR,1:03-cv-09285-JSR,1:03-cv-09286-JSR,1:03-cv-09287-JSR,1:03-cv-09289-JSR, 1:03-cv-09290-JSR,1:04-cv-00091-JSR,1:04-cv-00092-JSR,1:04-cv-00093-JSR,1:04-cv-00094-JSR, 1:04-cv-00095-JSR,1:04-cv-00538-JSR,1:04-cv-00669-JSR,1:04-cv-01037-JSR,1:04-cv-01038-JSR, 1:04-cv-01039-JSR,1:04-cv-01040-JSR,1:04-cv-01041-JSR,1:04-cv-01042-JSR,1:04-cv-01274-JSR, 1:04-cv-01275-JSR,1:04-cv-01276-JSR,1:04-cv-01277-JSR,1:04-cv-01352-JSR,1:04-cv-01353-JSR, 1:04-cv-01960-JSR,1:04-cv-01988-JSR,1:04-cv-02379-JSR,1:04-cv-02498-JSR,1:04-cv-02887-JSR, 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ORDER (this document pertains to all cases); that the Court approves the Special Master's bill dated 1/2/2007 and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $11,029.00 to the order of James Niss and mailing it to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York, NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/16/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

ORDER (this document pertains to all cases); that the Court approves the invoice of Ball Baker Leake, LLC, dated 12/31/2006, and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of Ball Baker Leake, LLC in the amount of $872.50 and to mail the check to Janice Page CPA, Ball Baker Leake LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/16/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 01/26/2007)

ORDER that the Court hereby approves the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 1/31/07 in the amount of $1,529.60 and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $1,529.60 and to mail the check to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Ptffs' Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 paragraph 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/14/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/15/2007)

ORDER that the Court hereby approves the Special Masters bill dated 2/1/07 and directs the Clerk to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Ptffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $10,171.49 to the order of James Niss and mailing it to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York, NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/14/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/16/2007)

ORDER... The Clerk is directed to issue a check to the order of the US Treasury in the amount of $17,202.00 and mail it to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168, and Ms. Page is directed to forward the check to the Internal Revenue Service together with the Funds' tax return. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/27/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/27/2007)

ORDER... The Clerk is directed to issue a check to the order of the US Treasury in the amount of $17,202.00 and mail it to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168, and Ms. Page is directed to forward the check to the Internal Revenue Service together with the Funds' tax return. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/27/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/28/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 3/1/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $13,529.00 to the order of James Niss and mailing it to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/12/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/14/2007)

ORDER that the Court hereby approves the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 4/3/07, and directs the Clerk of the Court to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC the amount of $5,793.72 and to mail the check to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 Section 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/13/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/17/2007)

ORDER that the Court hereby approves the Special Masters bill dated 4/2/07, and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amt. of $24,773.68 to the order of James Niss and mailing it to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, NY NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/13/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/17/2007)

ORDER (this document pertains to all cases); that the Court approves the Special Master's bill dated 5/1/2007 and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $13,027.00 to the order of James Niss and mailing it to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York, NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/14/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 05/15/2007)

ORDER (this document pertains to all cases); that the Court approves the invoice of Ball Baker Leake, LLC, dated 4/30/2007, and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of Ball Baker Leake, LLC in the amount of $1,064.86 and to mail the check to Janice Page CPA, Ball Baker Leake LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/14/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 05/15/2007)

STATUS ORDER (including Case Management Order No. 36)(this document pertains to all cases); the next status conference will be held at 4:30 pm on 6/25/2007. A motion by TL Administration to dismiss with prejudice 04civ9708, and 04civ5214 was granted as unopposed. A motion in 04civ8557 for exemption from the 6% assessment set by Case Management Order No. 7 2, was denied for the reasons stated in Case Management Order No. 35 3. All other rulings are set forth in this Order. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/11/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 05/15/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 6/1/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $6,685.88 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/12/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/13/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 6/7/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $1,291.76 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/19/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE that upon Motion of Peter C. Neger, dated 6/28/07, for admission pro hac vice of an attorney in this Multidistrict Litigation, and for good cause shown, it is hereby Ordered, that ANNE L. ROSS, Esq., is admitted to this Court pro hac vice. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/10/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 37). The next Status Conference is set for 9/6/2007 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of Case Management Order No. 37. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/29/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/18/2007)

ORDER (this document pertains to all cases): that the Court approves the invoice of Ball Baker Leake, LLC, dated 6/30/2007, and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of Ball Baker Leake, LLC in the amount of $602.50 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, Ball Baker Leake LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/16/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 07/20/2007)

STATUS ORDER (including Case Management Order No. 38) (this document pertains to all cases): the next status conference will be held at 4:30 pm on 10/4/2007. A motion by defendants to dismiss with prejudice 06cv4514 and 6651, for failure to prosecute, was granted as unopposed. A motion by plaintiffs in 04cv4256 for a suggestion of remand so that the hearing to approve the wrongful-death settlement would be held in the transferor court, was denied. The plaintiffs are granted leave to participate by telephone in a closed settlement hearing before this Court. A motion by Anne Andrews and John C. Thornton, Esqs., to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff in 06cv4514 and 6651, was granted. All other rulings are set forth in this Order. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 9/20/2007) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(kkc) (Entered: 09/23/2007)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 39)... The next status conference will be held as previously announced at 4:30 pm on Thursday, 11/1/07. A motion by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Metabolife bankruptcy for an order approving the MII Mediation Trust Agreement was granted without opposition... A motion by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of N.V.E. Inc. For an order approving the NVE Ephedra Claimants Trust Agreement was granted without opposition... A motion by Plaintiffs Coordinating Counsel to change the allocation of the 6% assessment on gross settlements established by Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2 back to 4% for the Plaintiffs Common Fee Fund and 2% for the Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund... was granted without opposition. A motion by the PCC to modify the caps set by Case Management Order No. 29 P. 4 on travel expenses reimbursable by the Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund was granted as stated in this Order. An unopposed motion by defendants to dismiss with prejudice Case No. 06cv4478... was granted... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this Status Order (Including Case Management Order No. 39). Status Conference set for 11/1/2007 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/15/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 10/1/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $10,254.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/17/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

ERRATA. Regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of corrections in Case Management Order No. 39 entered on 10/17/07. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/18/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 10/12/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $1,145.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/22/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/23/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 11/1/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $5,854.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 11/14/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 11/16/2007)

ORDER PERMITTING FILING OF THE EXHIBITS TO THE PCC MOTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION COSTS ON CD-ROM. The Clerk is directed to accept for filing a CD-ROM containing images of the exhibits to the Motion. In lieu of serving the exhibits electronically on all parties together with the other motion papers, the PCC shall include in its notice of motion an undertaking to send a copy of the CD-ROM to any interested party who requests it in the manner specified in the notice. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 12/3/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 12/04/2007)

STIPULATION AND AGREED ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE plaintiffs complaint against all defendants, be, and the same is hereby, DISMISSED, with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 12/11/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.[pertains to docket no. 1:05-cv-8350](jco) (Entered: 12/13/2007)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 12/3/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $3,098.87 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 12/27/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/02/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 41)... The next status conference will be held as previously announced at 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008. A motion by MuscleTech Research and Development Inc. to dismiss with prejudice the 24 cases listed in the exhibit to this order was granted as unopposed. A motion by third-party defendant/fourth-party plaintiff Bio-Mark International Inc. to dismiss without prejudice fourth-party defendant Sentry Manufacturing, Inc. f/k/a Sentry Supplement Company in 06cv0089, was granted as unopposed. Status Conference set for 1/3/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 12/26/07) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/03/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 42). The next status conference will be held as previously announced at 4:30 pm on 2/7/08. The Court has reserved decision on the application of Plaintiffs' Coordinating Counsel ("PCC") for reimbursement of $541,291.72 from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund until after the PCC has filed supplemental papers in support. The PCC's motion for reimbursement from the Expense Fund of all remaining expenses incurred in or before 2007 shall be filed by the PCC on or before 2/4/08... Likewise, the PCC's motion for payment from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Fee Fund of all attorneys' fees for work done in or before 2007 shall be filed by the PCC on or before 2/4/08. Motions due by 2/4/2008. Status Conference set for 2/7/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/8/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated-1/2/08-, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $-4,979.00- to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/16/2008)

ORDER... The Court has reviewed the bills (re: invoices of Ball Baker Leake, LLC, dated November 30 and January 4, 2008, together with a notice filed electronically by the Special Master on January 4, 2008...) and hereby approves them in the following amounts: Date of Bill: 11/30/07, Amount: $817.50. Date of Bill: 1/4/08, Amount: $1,170.00. Total: $1,987.50. The Clerk is hereby directed to issue a check to the order of Ball Baker Leake, LLC in the amount of $1,987.50 and to send it by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 paragraph 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/16/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 7/31/07, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $545.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. To Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/4/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 2/1/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $7,979.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/11/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/14/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 1/31/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $1,691.57 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/15/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 43) Status Conference set for 3/6/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. The Court granted as unopposed the motion by MuscleTech Research and Development Inc. to dismiss with prejudice 06-4655, 06-4421, 06-2989 and 06-4719... The Court granted the PCC's motion filed on 12/6/07, as amended by the Declaration of Russell S. Briggs filed on 1/16/08, for reimbursement from the Expense Fund in the amount of $533,041.72, and as further set forth in said Status Order including Case Management Order No. 43. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/20/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

ORDER OF PAYMENT that the Clerk is directed to issue a check for $533,041.72 to the order of Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP ("the Firm") and hand it over to a person sent for it by the Firm in exchange for a receipt on the Firm's letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt and the files of the Fund. This check is issued to reimburse Plaintiffs' Coordinating Counsel and others for the expenses that were approved in Case Management Order 43 Paragraph 5. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/25/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/26/2008)

Order that the Clerk is directed to issue two checks to the order of the United States Treasury in the amounts of $14,620.00 and $19,000.00 and send them by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168, and Ms. Page is directed to forward the checks to the Internal Revenue Service together with the Funds 2007 tax return and declaration of estimated tax due. These payments are to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 2/25/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 02/27/2008)

ORDER that the Clerk is directed to issue two checks to the order of the United States Treasury in the amounts of $1,402.00 and $1,200.00 and send them by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168, and Ms. Page is directed to forward the checks to the Internal Revenue Service together with the other two checks, the Funds 2007 tax return and the funds declaration of estimated tax due. These payments are to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/7/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 44) The next Status Conference is set for 4/3/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. The Clerk is directed to mark as closed the following three cases: 04-2893, 04-2897, 04-5479. The Court will decide without oral argument plaintiff's motion for a suggestion of remand in 04-4234, promptly after defendant's time to file opposition papers expires on 3/10/08. On the Court's own motion with notice served by the Special Master on 2/14/08, the following cases listed in paragraph 4 of this order were dismissed with prejudice without opposition. On the unopposed motion of Plaintiffs' Coordinating Counsel ("PCC"), the Court approved $103,095 in fees and $10,020.49 in expenses of the PCC's subcommittee on common fees and expenses... The PCC's unopposed motion to reimburse 11 law firms for their expenses listed in the motion papers totaling approximately $150,000.00 was granted... The Clerk is directed to transfer $390,076.52 from the Expense Fund to the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Fee Fund established by Case Management Order No. 7 Paragraph 2(a). This transfer reverses a transfer made by Case Management Order No. 22 Paragraph 8 at the PCC's request because it then appeared that the Expense Fund would be insufficient. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/10/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/11/2008)

ORDER OF PAYMENT; For the reasons set forth on this Order, The Clerk is directed to issue a check for $260,349.16 to the order of Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP (The Firm) and hand it over to a person sent for it by the Firm in exchange for a receipt on the Firms letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt and the files of the Fund. The Firm shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in the PCCs motion granted by Paragraph 5-6, except that the amount paid to Andrews & Thornton shall be reduced by $2,850.87 (airfares reduced to coach rates) and the amount paid to Whetstone Myers LLC shall be reduced by $85.39 (meals reduced to the Courts per diem cap). The $260,349.16 checks breaks down as specified in this Order. Funds for the $260,349.16 check shall be withdrawn from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/12/2008) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(jp) (Entered: 03/13/2008)

ORDER; for the reasons set forth on this Order, after reviewing the Special Master's bill dated March 3, 2008, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $11,654.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York, NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/13/2008) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(jp) (Entered: 03/14/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 2/29/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $3,760.79 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/13/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/17/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 45) Status Conference set for 5/8/2008 at 4:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. A separate order will be entered directing the Clerk to pay the $8 million to the PCC's nominee, Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels LLP, which shall then distribute it among the law firms listed in Column A of the PCC's Revised Exhibit 5 to its motion papers... Upon their respective motions and without objection, Prof. Eric D. Green's invoice for $34,919.37 in mediation fees and the invoice of John K. Trotter Esq. for $90,000.00 in mediation fees are approved... and as further set forth in said Status Order (including Case Management Order No. 45). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/21/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/22/2008)

ORDER... that the Clerk is directed to issue a check for $8 million to the order of the Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP and deliver it to a person sent by the Firm in exchange for a receipt on the Firms letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt in the files of the Fund. The Firm shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in Case Management Order No. 45 P 2. Funds for the $8 million check shall be withdrawn from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Fee Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/22/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 4/1/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $2,089.81 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/28/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 4/1/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $10,554.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/28/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

NOTICE of Affidavit of John C. Thornton in Support of Motion for Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Andrews & Thornton Prior to the Assignment of MDL 1598. Document filed by John C Thornton. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(Andrews, Anne) (Entered: 04/30/2008)

ORDER OF PAYMENT that the Clerk is directed to issue a check for $90,000.00 to the order of John K. Trotter and hand it over to a person sent for it by the Firm Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP in exchange for a receipt on the Firm's letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt and the files of the Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 5/1/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $5,754.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 05/13/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 4/30/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $1,325.77 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/12/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 05/14/2008)

ORDER OF PAYMENT that the Clerk is directed to issue a check for $222,192.38 to the order of Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP and hand it over to a person sent for it by the Firm in exchange for a receipt on the Firm's letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt in the files of the Fund. The Firm shall then distribute the funds in accordance with Exhibit 05 to the PCC's Memorandum In Support of Second Supplemental Application For Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses of Common Benefit Subcommittee filed on 4/3/08. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 5/27/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 05/28/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 47): Status Conference set for 7/14/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff... and as further set forth regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of Status Order (including Case Management Order No. 47). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/10/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/12/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 6/4/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $590.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/16/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 6/4/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $590.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 6/16/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 06/17/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 6/30/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $909.27 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/15/2008)

ORDER OF PAYMENT that the Clerk is directed to issue a check for $30,000.00 to the order of Howard W. Erichson and hand it over to a person sent for it by the Firm Brown, Rudnick, Berlack & Israels, LLP in exchange for a receipt on the Firm's letterhead identifying the check by amount and payee and signed and dated by the person receiving the check. The Clerk shall preserve the receipt and the files of the Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/28/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/29/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 48). The next Status Conference is set for 9/11/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. Upon the Court's own motion with notice, the 23 cases listed in the Exhibit annexed to this order are dismissed with prejudice. The Court's motion to dismiss was unopposed in 19 of the cases. Opposition papers were filed by counsel for plaintiffs in four nearly identical putative class actions alleging violations of state consumer fraud statutes: 06-7881, 07-6356, 06-2987, 07-2721. After hearing oral argument, the Court dismissed these cases with prejudice because of plaintiffs' failure to prosecute them as required by briefing schedules set by the Court and applicable case management orders. A motion by Howard W. Erichson, professor of law at Fordham University, for payment of $30,000.00 for ethics consultations in connection with the Metabolife and NVE mediations was granted as unopposed. A separate order will issue directing the Clerk to make the payment from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 7/28/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 07/29/2008)

ORDER: After reviewing the invoice of Ball Baker Leake, LLC, dated 7/31/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of Ball Baker Leake, LLC in the amount of $1,930.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, Ball Baker Leake, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 paragraphs 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 8/18/08) A Copy of this Order has been forwarded to the Cashier's Office Rm. 120 via inter-office envelope on 8/19/08. Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(tro) (Entered: 08/19/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated -9/2/08-, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $-1,925.00- to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 9/16/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/16/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 8/31/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $935.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. to Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 9/16/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/17/2008)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 49) Regarding the procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of this Status Order (including Case Management Order No. 49)... and as further set forth. Settlement hearings set for 10/20/2008 at 04:30 PM before Judge Jed S. Rakoff. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 9/22/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 09/25/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the Special Master's bill dated 10/1/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk of the Court to pay this invoice from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $4,249.92 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

ORDER... After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated 9/30/08, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $495.00 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, NY NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Expense Fund, which the Clerk is holding purs. To Case Management Order No. 7 P. 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 10/14/08) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

ORDER. The Court has received the Special Master's bills dated 11/3/08, 12/1/08, and 1/2/09, together with notices filed electronically by the Special Master on the same dates inviting parties to send comments or objections about the bill by letter to Chambers within ten days of the notices. No objections or comments were received. The Court has reviewed the bills and hereby approves them in the following amounts: 11/3/08, $5,929.00; 12/1/08, $1,125.00; 1/2/09, $2,800.00; TOTAL $9,854.00. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to pay these invoices from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $9,854.00 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackablemail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 1/17/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 01/21/2009)

ORDER. The Court has received the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated December 31, 2008, in the amount of $855.28 together with a notice filed electronically by the Special Master inviting interested parties to send comments or objections about this invoice by letter to Chambers to be received on or before January 22, 2009. No objections or comments were received. After reviewing the invoice of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC, dated December 31, 2008, the Court hereby approves it and directs the Clerk to issue a check to the order of BALL BAKER LEAKE, LLC in the amount of $855.28 and to send the check by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. This payment is to be disbursed from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund, which the C1erk is holding pursuant to Case Management Order No. 7 P 2(a). (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/2/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/05/2009)

ORDER. The Court has received the Special Master's bills dated 2/2/09 and 3/2/09, together with notices filed electronically by the Special Master inviting parties to send comments or objections about the bill by letter to Chambers within ten days of the notices. No objections or comments were received. The Court has reviewed the bills and hereby approves them in the following amounts (by Date of Bill and Notice and the corresponding amount): 2/2/09, $1,629.44; 3/2/09, $2,750.00; Total $4,379.44. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to pay these invoices from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund by issuing a check in the amount of $4,379.44 to the order of James Niss and sending it by trackable mail or courier to James Niss, 400 Riverside Drive 3C, New York NY 10025. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 3/16/09) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(rjm) (Entered: 03/18/2009)

ORDER the Clerk is hereby directed to issue a check for $250,000 to the order of "Ephedra Plaintiffs Common Benefit Fund" and send it by trackable mail or courier to Janice Page CPA, BALL BAKER LEAKE LLC, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. Ms. Page shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in Case Management Order No. 50. Funds for the $250,000 check shall be withdrawn from the Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Expense Fund. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/7/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(jmi) (Entered: 04/07/2009)

STATUS ORDER (INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO.50) the Court hereby orders a rebate to plaintiffs (i.e., the clients, not the attorneys) in the 2% cases of 1/3 the amount that their case paid into the Expense Fund, as shown in the attachment to this Order. The checks shall be issued, signed and mailed by the Funds' accountant, Janice Page CPA, who is hereby authorized to open a checking account for that purpose and who shall serve without bond. The Special Master shall submit an initial payment order to transfer $250,000 from the Expense Fund into the checking account over which Ms. Page has signature authority and shall submit subsequent payment orders from time to time, with the goal of maintaining a balance that does not far exceed the amount covered by FDIC insurance. The payees of the checks issued by Ms. Page shall be the plaintiffs listed on the attachment to this Order, and Ms. Page shall mail the checks to the plaintiff's counsel as shown on the attachment unless counsel e-mails the Special Master a change of address before the checks are mailed. To give counsel an opportunity to e-mail the Special Master (james.niss@verizon.net) any comments about implementation of the rebate including corrections to names, addresses and amounts, Ms. Page shall not mail the first checks until at least ten days after this Order and attachment are filed on the Court's public Website. After the rebates have been paid, the two Funds shall be merged into a single Ephedra Plaintiffs' Common Benefit Fund, and the Special Master shall submit payment orders, in increments not exceeding $250,000, to transfer the residue except for the $60,000 reserve to the checking account maintained by Ms. Page. Ms. Page shall then issue and mail checks to the 18 law firms so that the residue is divided among them in the proportions set forth in Case Management Order No. 45 2. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jed S. Rakoff on 4/7/2009) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:04-md-01598-JSR et al.(jmi) (Entered: 04/07/2009)